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The Sun. (North Canton, Stark County, Ohio), 1998-05-21

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North Canton, Lake Township and Plain Township
VOL. 76 NO. 29
NORTH EDITION
MAY 21-27,1998
2 Sections 28 Pages
50 CENTS
Councilman takes shot at Mayor
Carl Brand vows to
run against Hines
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This one didn't get away
The Sun Jo.flH". photo by Kevin Whttlock
Jake Pepper, 6, reel* In a catfish with tome help from hie uncle, Ryan Pepper, seated, and his Dad, Shawn Pepper, with net, at the annual Mayor's
Fishing Rodeo at Price Park In North Canton.
By VINCE BANK
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Carl Brand
City Councilman
Tho Sun Journal
NORTH CANTON - Though new to city council, Carl Brand, ab-
large, fioes not like what he's encountered thus far since being elected
last November.
Calling practices by the ^_m_-_m>____»__i_-__b_________i________»__i
current administration "underhanded," he's pledged to
enter the 1999 mayoral race
and "change the way things
are done in this town."
Brand has been an outspoken critic of recent administration policies, including what he calls dishonest treatment of Cornell Avenue residents con- •_■__«______—____i_«_«____——i™B««_»_»_
cerning the fete of Farview
Park, and the practice city
officials have had of hiring family members.
The mayor basically pushed me into running," Brand said. "He confronted me and told me not to talk to the press about Farview Park.
"I am an elected official, the people are my boss, not the Mayor of
See MAYOR, page A2
'Pasta for Pennies'
prompts students
By CATHY L. BECKER
A capsuled look at the week...
FRONT LINES
MEMORIAL DAY IS A 'DAY OFF'
Most state, local and federal government offices vvill be closed
to observe Memorial Day - Monday May 25. That includes all
' local public and parochial schools along with U.S. post offices.
, * j. 'The Sun Journal offices at 7215 Whipple Ave. NW will close on
!, May 25 and re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
f 'fcPhe Sun Journal wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday.
City examines
sunshine law
By VINCE BANK
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NORTH CANTON - Tlie Sun
Journal recently had difficulty obtaining documents that are clearly
a matter of public record, as defined by state Sunshine Laws.
Marge Loretto, city finance director, denied copies of construction contracts to an affiliate of
The Sun Journal. Loretto asked
Park war
heats up
By VINCE BANK
The Sun Journal
NORTH CANTON - Plans for
the development of Farview Park
were revealed at a recent city
council meeting, raising resistance from both residents and
members of council.
The controversy arose weeks ago
when residents learned that park
land would be affected by the construction of medical and other professional offices, to be built on South
Mam Street near Everhard Road.
The plans, circulated among
counciUast week, propose the
construption of a parking lot - to
be paid for by the city - at the
roar of the buildings. The plans
also call for the city to supply
parking spaces for park goers.
In return, the owner of the
commercial property would grant
an easement road to from South
See PARK, page A2
the affiliate to write down his
name and for what the purpose
the documents would be used.
Sunshine Laws state "any person may obtain any public record
pursuant to R.C. 149.43 without
the necessity of stating a reason
for obtaining those records."
After the initial delay, officials
supplied the documents, which
highlight an apparent gaffe, com-
See SUNSHINE, page A2
The Sun Journal
It was a charitable recipe
which has resulted in success.
Tasta for Pennies,' a joint project of the Olive Garden Italian
Restaurant and a local chapter of
the Leukemia Society of America
in Florida, began six years ago.
The promotion has spread
throughout the United States and
accounts for over $2.5 million in
yearly contributions.
During the spring of this year,
students in northern Ohio accounted
for more than $157,000 of thattotai
Of the $157,000 collected, students in Stark County contributed over $24,000 to the Pasta
for Pennies fund-raiser.
A total of 22 schools in Stark
County participated.
Lake Middle School of Hartville raised the most money, more
than $3,000.
Outstanding performances were
turned in by Bowers Elementary
School of Massillon with $1,606.60
and Central Catholic High School
ofCanton raised $1,566.63.
East Canton Middle School
contributed $1,169.48 and Jackson High School raised more than
$1,700 for the cause.
Lake High School of Union-
town raised $1,270, Northwood
Elementary School of North Canton $1,173 and Sauder Elementary School in Jackson Township
contributed $2,000.
Washington High School of
Massillon raised $2,825.
Anne Stover, Executive Director of the Northern Ohio Chapter
said, "We are grateful for the generous support given the Leukemia Society by all the students in
Stark County."
See STUDENTS, page A2
Motorists be warned
The Sun Joui-nal photo «v Kevin Whttlock
The recent rash of serious traffic crashes at the Intersection of Market Avenue and State Street In Lake Town*
ship has prompted highway officials to Install this temporary signal to warn motorists of the dangerous four-
way Intersection. Concerned citizens have sought • traffic light at the dangerous location, but state officials
say • lack of funds will delay the signal for one year or more.
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FOR FEDERAL LEAGUE TRACK RESULTS - SEE SPORTS, PAGE B1

North Canton, Lake Township and Plain Township
VOL. 76 NO. 29
NORTH EDITION
MAY 21-27,1998
2 Sections 28 Pages
50 CENTS
Councilman takes shot at Mayor
Carl Brand vows to
run against Hines
Bag-..-/''
i&jr^^-
This one didn't get away
The Sun Jo.flH". photo by Kevin Whttlock
Jake Pepper, 6, reel* In a catfish with tome help from hie uncle, Ryan Pepper, seated, and his Dad, Shawn Pepper, with net, at the annual Mayor's
Fishing Rodeo at Price Park In North Canton.
By VINCE BANK
'HKis'ciiy?""^^^:*
Carl Brand
City Councilman
Tho Sun Journal
NORTH CANTON - Though new to city council, Carl Brand, ab-
large, fioes not like what he's encountered thus far since being elected
last November.
Calling practices by the ^_m_-_m>____»__i_-__b_________i________»__i
current administration "underhanded," he's pledged to
enter the 1999 mayoral race
and "change the way things
are done in this town."
Brand has been an outspoken critic of recent administration policies, including what he calls dishonest treatment of Cornell Avenue residents con- •_■__«______—____i_«_«____——i™B««_»_»_
cerning the fete of Farview
Park, and the practice city
officials have had of hiring family members.
The mayor basically pushed me into running," Brand said. "He confronted me and told me not to talk to the press about Farview Park.
"I am an elected official, the people are my boss, not the Mayor of
See MAYOR, page A2
'Pasta for Pennies'
prompts students
By CATHY L. BECKER
A capsuled look at the week...
FRONT LINES
MEMORIAL DAY IS A 'DAY OFF'
Most state, local and federal government offices vvill be closed
to observe Memorial Day - Monday May 25. That includes all
' local public and parochial schools along with U.S. post offices.
, * j. 'The Sun Journal offices at 7215 Whipple Ave. NW will close on
!, May 25 and re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.
f 'fcPhe Sun Journal wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday.
City examines
sunshine law
By VINCE BANK
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I ;11®^(^'la^)nqriminal activ-
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